Truman Middle School

Truman Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5801 N 35th St,  Tacoma, WA
Tacoma School District
4.0
2.9
527 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brenda Mcbrayer
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
34.8%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
350:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48%
White
48.5%
Two or more races
19.8%
Hispanic
16.3%
Black
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
5/7/2023
What I like about Truman Middle school is that you don't stand out for your race or color we are all equal here. We even have an AP class witch most kids do not get to do that in middle school. We also have AVID witch is so fun to be in.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/11/2023
I have multiple children here and they enjoy the experience. Great teachers, an awesome principal, and really good extra curricular options.
5.0 parent
8/9/2021
This is a great school. So much has changed over the years. The teachers are involved and there isnt alot of bullying going on. Academics is challenging seems school work is getting more advanced. We just recently moved into the area and the reviews were bad. But I enrolled my kids here anyways beca...
1.0 parent
6/11/2017
There is a huge bullying and harassment problem at this school. Bullying and harassment among students is not uncommon, but teachers also harass students. I find there to be an appalling lack of professionalism with some teachers. There is a lack of academic rigor in this school. Students are not ch...
4.0 parent
5/2/2016
My 6th grader daughter has liked her first year at Truman. Her teachers are all really nice and she has enjoyed being in the after school drama club. So far my daughter and I have had a positive experience at this school so I don't really understand the negative reviews.

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Truman Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Tacoma, WA and is served by the Tacoma School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 527 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Truman Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $699,415. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tacoma Online, Dr. Dolores Silas High School, Science And Math Institute, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Truman Middle School.

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